Material testing technicians perform a variety of tests on materials such as soils, concrete, masonry and asphalt, in order to verify conformance to intended usage cases and specifications.
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Innovative materials with unique or enhanced properties relative to conventional materials. Advanced materials are developed using specialised processing and synthesis technologies that provide a distinctive advantage in physical or functional performance.
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
The study of existing materials and substances properties to produce new materials or enhance several existing properties such as chemical or physical ones. It involves knowledge on the structure, on the performance of diverse materials and on the transferability of the new or improved materials to different industries.
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
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Make sure that laboratory equipment is used in a safe manner and the handling of samples and specimens is correct. Work to ensure the validity of results obtained in research.
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.
Operate devices, machinery, and equipment designed for scientific measurement. Scientific equipment consists of specialised measuring instruments refined to facilitate the acquisition of data.
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.
Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, tables, and visual methods to clarify where needed.
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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Rubber characteristics and compounding methodology that allow elaboration on different rubber types and micro/macro properties of rubber compounds.
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
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Analyse and test soil samples; determine gas chromatography and gather relevant isotope and carbon information; determine viscosity.
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
Use specific non-destructive testing methods and equipment that do not cause any damage to the product, such as X-rays, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, industrial CT scanning and others, in order to find defects in and assure quality of a manufactured and a repaired product.
Analyse the ability of materials to endure stress imposed by temperature, loads, motion, vibration, and other factors using mathematical formulae and computer simulations.
Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.
Assist engineers or scientists with conducting experiments, performing analysis, developing new products or processes, constructing theory, and quality control.
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
Conducts field work or research which is the collection of information outside of a laboratory or workplace setting. Visit places in order to collect specific information about the field.
Develop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance or surface analyses on a wide range of materials such as metals, ceramics or plastics.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
Provide expert knowledge in a particular field, especially concerning mechanical or scientific subjects, to decision makers, engineers, technical staff or journalists.